Games Design | BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

Course Details

This course will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries. You will focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory.

You will take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages. The course will foster your individual creativity, and placement opportunities, networking events and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you.

This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total. Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.

Course Benefits

Throughout the course, there is a strong focus on work-based learning and increasing your employability. Our placement scheme gives you the opportunity to gain valuable time in industry, allowing you to enhance your skill in developing content based on professional briefs. Previous students have undertaken placements with Team17 Digital, Dubit, Fusion Unlimited, Jagex, and Omerta Game Ltd. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad in Europe and internationally.

We host regular guest lectures and video podcasts from industry experts. In the past these have included codemasters Team17 Digital and Dan Gray from UsTwoGames. We are also members of Game Republic and every year we take students to the Student Showcase Competition with many winning awards from the industry judges.

Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities.